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Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster

Collection profile · 1963

Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster is the brand's signature Aviator Sea Diver chronograph family, reviving a 1960s multi-purpose tool watch with modern mechanical and meca-quartz editions.

Why it matters

Chronomaster is central to Nivada Grenchen's revival because it turns one of the brand's most recognizable 1960s chronographs into an accessible modern collector favorite.

Key references

Chronomaster Aviator Sea Diver

Core CASD chronograph — The Aviator Sea Diver name captures the model's combined chronograph, timing-bezel and water-sport identity.

Chronomaster Broad Arrow

Vintage-style broad-arrow execution — Broad-arrow handsets are among the most recognizable vintage Chronomaster cues and remain central to the reissue language.

Chronomaster Orange Boy

Color-accented modern variant — Orange-accented variants show how the reissued Chronomaster family extends the 1960s template into more contemporary dial executions.

Collection timeline

  • 1963 — The original Chronomaster Aviator Sea Diver chronograph appears as a multi-role air, sea and land timing watch.
  • 2020 — The revived Nivada Grenchen brings the Chronomaster Aviator Sea Diver back as a faithful modern reissue.
  • 2024 — The collection continues with multiple dial, strap and movement options around the CASD format.

FAQ

What does CASD mean for Nivada Chronomaster?

CASD stands for Chronomaster Aviator Sea Diver, a name that points to the model's combined chronograph, aviation and dive-watch roles.

Why is the Chronomaster important to Nivada Grenchen?

It is one of the brand's best-known historic chronographs and a foundation of the modern Nivada Grenchen revival.

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